| Programme details | |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Discipline: |
Education & Teaching
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| Duration: | 12 months |
| Study modes: | full-time, part-time |
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In this pathway of the MA Education you'll explore lifelong learning in the here and now, and in terms of what educational opportunities could be available in the future.
You will explore theories of ability and educability and address questions such as: Are abilities fixed and are they susceptible to change and development? You will consider learning abilities from a biological, psychological and neuroscientific perspective.
You will consider contemporary principles and issues of lifelong learning. In addition to the ‘politicisation’ of lifelong learning, you will be encouraged to look at individual, social and economic benefits accrued from engaging in ‘liberal’ education.
As a part-time student your studying will normally take place over three academic years, potentially choosing one module per term.
Your first module will be ‘Crafting Your Masters Study’. The other pathway, core and optional modules will be available according to the schedule of delivery.
Here is an example of possible combination modules:
DurationTerm 1 Term 2Term 3 Year 1 - Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) Term 1 Crafting Your Masters Study Term 2Pathway module Term 3Optional module Year 2 - Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) Term 1 Evidence Based Practice Term 2Pathway module Term 3Optional module Year 3 - Masters (180 credits) Term 1 Independent study with Lifelong Learning Focus Term 2Independent study with Lifelong Learning Focus Term 3Independent study with Lifelong Learning FocusAs a full-time student your studying will normally take place over one academic year. The optional modules and pathway modules will be available according to the schedule of delivery.
Here is an example of the combination of modules that you would choose:
Term 1 (Sept-Dec)Term 2 (Jan-March)Term 3 (April-June) Crafting Your Masters Study (20 credits) Term 2 (Jan-March)Applying Educational Thinkers and Theorists (20 credits) Term 3 (April-June)Comparative Education (20 credits) Evidence Based Practice (20 credits) Term 2 (Jan-March)Independent Study (60 credits) Attend workshop Term 3 (April-June)Independent Study (Submit in August) Optional or pathway module (20 credits) Term 2 (Jan-March)Optional or pathway module (20 credits) Term 3 (April-June)Optional or pathway module (20 credits) if not already taken in term 1 or 2